This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the landmark treaty ...

Mr. President, With your permission, I will make some brief remarks and Assistant Secretary-General Khiari will provide a detailed briefing. Mr. President, Excellencies, Allow me to make a direct ...

The crisis in the Middle East has delivered yet another shock to the global economy, slowing growth, reigniting inflationary pressures and heightening uncertainty, according to the World Economic ...

On the occasion of South Africa’s Freedom Day, the Secretary‑General extends his warm greetings to the people and Government of South Africa as they commemorate a defining moment in the country’s ...

The Secretary-General strongly condemns yesterday’s deadly attack on a mosque in San Diego, in California, in which three people were killed. The Secretary-General reaffirms that attacks on places of ...

The new Emissions Gap Report, issued by the United Nations Environment Program, is clear and uncompromising.If Nationally Determined Contributions are fully implemented by 2035, global warming would ...

In a time when the noise of division grows louder — fueled by wars, conflicts, inequality, and fear — friendship feels almost radical in its simplicity. It doesn’t arrive with fanfare or policy; it ...

In an era of rising tensions, peacekeeping is a proven and cost-effective way to restore stability and hope. But it requires steady political backing – and reliable financial support. For nearly 80 ...

In a world that increasingly depends on uninterrupted connectivity, the resilience of our digital networks is essential. Digital lifelines – terrestrial networks, submarine cables, satellites, and ...

As we move past the halfway point of the 2030 Agenda and take stock post Summit of the Future (2024), we note that the world is still grappling with deep, interconnected challenges. Climate change, ...

International Equal Pay Day, celebrated on 18 September, represents the longstanding efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value. It further builds on the United Nations' ...

Going beyond GDP, to accurately measure what is valuable, and to enhance decision-making in the best interests of people, the planet and the future, can fundamentally change the way Governments make ...